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MT&O
Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Great Falls, Montana
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:15 pm Post subject: Briefcase layout |
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I've begun a briefcase layout in both T and Z. I will use pink insulation as the base. I was wondering what ya'll might recommend to stick the buildings and such down (considering this layout will spend plenty of time at 90, and even 180, degrees of normal(. Thanks!
BTW, I have nearly every item from Eishindos line now. I am very impressed at the quality and value. The bicycles are microscopic, but still have color. I wish an American company would market this stuff in Z |
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David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on your new endeavors--please keep us posted.
As for attaching buildings, if you're going to be attaching them directly to raw foam, then it needs to be a foam-friendly process. Also, are they to be attached permanently, or do you want them removable?
If permanent, I'd use either Liquid Nails for Foam Projects, PowerGrab, or some other foam-friendly construction adhesive. Many of these products come in squeeze tubes, available at hardware or home improvement stores. If removable, I might suggest using Velcro. _________________ —David
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MT&O
Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Great Falls, Montana
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your guidance! I didn't even consider making them removable, but that's an interesting angle.
I am an amateur, so prepare to be underwhelmed. |
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David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:02 am Post subject: |
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MT&O wrote: |
I am an amateur, so prepare to be underwhelmed. |
We all start somewhere. Asking questions is a great way to get going with a minimum of problems--but even problems provide valuable learning.
As for removable structures, it allows for less troublesome layout maintenance, as well as making modifications easier. _________________ —David
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zomer
Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:50 am Post subject: |
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You beat me to it. Ive just puurchased an aluminum case to do a similar thing and was going to ask a similar question. Now im just waiting for the T gauge stock to arrive. Ill post up progress on the Vic T Gauge blog once I get started. MT&O please keep us updated on your progress. Im keen to see how you go with the layout.
ZomeR _________________ Victorian T Gauge Blog
http://www.victorian-tgauge.blogspot.com/ |
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